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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,453.62, 38,176.11 and 6,733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,453.62, 38,176.11 and 6,733.86 is: 10,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,453.62 : 38,176.11 = 6,733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,453.62/38,176.11 = 6,733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,453.62x = 38,176.11 × 6,733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,453.62x = 257,072,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,072,580.08/25,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.65

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